Sustainable DesignLaajuus (15 cr)
Code: AM00DB45
Credits
15 op
Objective
Student is able to
- describe the principles and possibilities of environmentally efficient and ethical thinking
- acquire knowledge and design products and environments that take into account factors related to life cycle, materials, manufacturing methods, environmentally efficient technologies, practices and product development work
- use foresight and innovation methods
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Henri Halla-Aho
- Harri Kalliomäki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTISIK24S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- describe the principles and possibilities of environmentally efficient and ethical thinking
- acquire knowledge and design products and environments that take into account factors related to life cycle, materials, manufacturing methods, environmentally efficient technologies, practices and product development work
- use foresight and innovation methods
Implementation and methods of teaching
How to complete the course:
1. Active attendance at the course 80%. Attendance is mandatory in the first time.
2. Completing assigned tasks with approval and returning them in the agreed schedule
3. Presenting your own tasks and participating in criticism
4. Course evaluation framework
If you are unable to complete the things required in the course in the given schedule, a replacement schedule and tasks must be agreed with the teacher
Timing and attendance
Sustainable Design theory (5 credits), Independently as an online course. (THIS PART ONLY FOR FINNISH SPEAKING STUDENTS)
The student can
- describe the principles and possibilities of environmentally efficient and ethical thinking
- acquire information related to products and environments, life cycle, materials, manufacturing methods and environmentally efficient technologies and methods of operation
- describe environmentally efficient product development strategies.
Sustainable Design - workshop (15 credits)
The student can
- to design products and environments by utilizing information related to their life cycle, materials, manufacturing methods and environmentally efficient technologies and methods of operation
- basics of systems thinking and innovation ecosystems
- consider environmental efficiency in product development work.
Learning material and recommended literature
Lectures, assignments, online course, possible company visits, practice assignments
Alternative completion methods
To be arranged separately with the instructors at the beginning of the course.
Working life cooperation
The implementation is done in project or working life cooperation if possible.
Learning environment
Theory classes, workshops, independent study,
Student time use and work load
1 ECTS = 27 hours
20 x 27hours = 540 hours of work
Assessment criteria
“ The course is evaluated on the basis of the assignments; student’s activity in participating and returning the tasks according to the schedule, ability to understand and implement basic terminology and principles of sustainable design as well as the high-quality outcome of the main task of implementation.”
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
• Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations
• Poor knowledge of the professional knowledge and skills relevant to the course
• Absence of key course assignments
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
• Ability to work according to instructions
• Can generate ideas for the implementation of the assignment
• Can identify and describe the main methods of the course in a guided manner
• Participates in a guided learning discussion
• Can search for professional information in his/her field
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
• Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her working process
• Can implement assignments in a guided and independent manner on the basis of their ideas and develop them on the basis of feedback
• Can independently identify and compare the methods used
• Can assess and justify competence and set objectives for development in terms of content and/or technology
• Able to follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
• Can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
• Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when carrying out assignments and apply feedback received
• Can apply the methods used and analyse their relationship to the task
• Able to assess, develop and extend content and/or technical competences
• Able to participate in professional debates in his/her field
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Henri Halla-Aho
- Harri Kalliomäki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTISIK24S
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- describe the principles and possibilities of environmentally efficient and ethical thinking
- acquire knowledge and design products and environments that take into account factors related to life cycle, materials, manufacturing methods, environmentally efficient technologies, practices and product development work
- use foresight and innovation methods
Implementation and methods of teaching
How to complete the course:
1. Active attendance at the course 80%. Attendance is mandatory in the first time.
2. Completing assigned tasks with approval and returning them in the agreed schedule
3. Presenting your own tasks and participating in criticism
4. Course evaluation framework
If you are unable to complete the things required in the course in the given schedule, a replacement schedule and tasks must be agreed with the teacher
Timing and attendance
Sustainable Design theory (5 credits), Independently as an online course. (THIS PART ONLY FOR FINNISH SPEAKING STUDENTS)
The student can
- describe the principles and possibilities of environmentally efficient and ethical thinking
- acquire information related to products and environments, life cycle, materials, manufacturing methods and environmentally efficient technologies and methods of operation
- describe environmentally efficient product development strategies.
Sustainable Design - workshop (15 credits)
The student can
- to design products and environments by utilizing information related to their life cycle, materials, manufacturing methods and environmentally efficient technologies and methods of operation
- basics of systems thinking and innovation ecosystems
- consider environmental efficiency in product development work.
Learning material and recommended literature
Lectures, assignments, online course, possible company visits, practice assignments
Alternative completion methods
To be arranged separately with the instructors at the beginning of the course.
Working life cooperation
The implementation is done in project or working life cooperation if possible.
Learning environment
Theory classes, workshops, independent study,
Student time use and work load
1 ECTS = 27 hours
20 x 27hours = 540 hours of work
Assessment criteria
“ The course is evaluated on the basis of the assignments; student’s activity in participating and returning the tasks according to the schedule, ability to understand and implement basic terminology and principles of sustainable design as well as the high-quality outcome of the main task of implementation.”
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
• Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations
• Poor knowledge of the professional knowledge and skills relevant to the course
• Absence of key course assignments
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
• Ability to work according to instructions
• Can generate ideas for the implementation of the assignment
• Can identify and describe the main methods of the course in a guided manner
• Participates in a guided learning discussion
• Can search for professional information in his/her field
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
• Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her working process
• Can implement assignments in a guided and independent manner on the basis of their ideas and develop them on the basis of feedback
• Can independently identify and compare the methods used
• Can assess and justify competence and set objectives for development in terms of content and/or technology
• Able to follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
• Can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
• Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when carrying out assignments and apply feedback received
• Can apply the methods used and analyse their relationship to the task
• Able to assess, develop and extend content and/or technical competences
• Able to participate in professional debates in his/her field